Occupational Therapist

Reliant Rehabilitation•Clearwater, FL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

When you join Reliant's therapy team, you become part of a group that significantly impacts the lives of patients and residents. As a leading rehabilitation therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists deliver essential rehabilitation services to a vulnerable population. Reliant offers opportunities for career advancement through a continuing education platform and a clinical ladder, encouraging growth within the company, as many executive team members began their careers as therapists. The company also provides a team of clinicians for ongoing training, along with systems and proven protocols to ensure effective and compliant therapy for both patients and SNF partners. Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs), operating in over 38 states and approximately 850 buildings, offering diverse opportunities in location, schedule, and professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy.
Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation
Basic Internet navigation skills
Valid certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Valid Occupational Therapist state license (where applicable)

Responsibilities

Optimize the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing occupational therapy
Provide consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs.
Directly supervise COTAs and Rehab Techs in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes efficient and effective utilization of resources and facilitates the ongoing development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA), and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
Build a strong occupational therapy program
Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
Maintain valid state license.
Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of occupational therapy and the health care environment.
Understands various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery.
Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports